Virginia Income Tax Calculator United States
This Virginia income tax calculator estimates state income tax on your Virginia taxable income by filing status and shows your after-tax income.
What it does
The Virginia Income Tax Calculator estimates Virginia state income tax on your Virginia taxable income by filing status, and your after-tax income.
Data sources & parameters
The figures below drive this calculator. We keep them aligned with the latest official guidance, and each result recalculates automatically whenever a value changes.
| Parameter | Value | Source | Last updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia income tax brackets | Rate schedule | tax.virginia.gov | Effective 2026-01-01Auto-update: replaced dead source link |
| Virginia standard deduction, single | 8,750 | tax.virginia.gov | Effective 2026-01-01Corrected 2026-08-27: 8500 to 8750 (official-verified) |
| Virginia standard deduction, married joint | 17,500 | tax.virginia.gov | Effective 2026-01-01Corrected 2026-08-27: 17000 to 17500 (official-verified) |
| Virginia personal exemption, per filer, spouse and dependent | 930 | tax.virginia.gov | Effective 2026-01-01Fix 2026-10-24: the row went live with country_code AU, so Resolver never saw it and the key fell back to the tool.json default. Value unchanged. |
| Virginia additional exemption for age 65 or over, and for blindness | 800 | tax.virginia.gov | Effective 2026-01-01Fix 2026-10-24: the row went live with country_code AU, so Resolver never saw it and the key fell back to the tool.json default. Value unchanged. |
We always strive to use the latest data for every variable so our results and reports are as accurate as possible. Even so, errors are possible — you should not rely on this tool or its report alone, and we accept no liability for any decision made based on it.
The formula
Virginia tax = sum of (taxable income in each bracket × rate); after-tax = income − Virginia tax
How it works
It subtracts the Virginia standard deduction from your Virginia adjusted gross income, then applies Virginia's four progressive brackets to the remainder.
Where it is used
- Estimating Virginia state income tax
- Seeing your effective and marginal Virginia rate
- Checking Virginia take-home income
Worked example
On $80,000.00 of Virginia AGI as a single filer, Virginia tax is …, leaving … at an effective state rate of ….
What the Virginia income tax calculator does
The calculator estimates the income tax you owe to the Commonwealth of Virginia and your income after it. It starts from your Virginia adjusted gross income, subtracts the Virginia standard deduction for your filing status, and applies Virginia's progressive brackets to the rest. Virginia's brackets and deduction rules differ from the federal ones, so this gives you the state part of your tax bill on its own.
How Virginia's tax brackets work
Virginia has four rates: 2 percent on the lowest slice of taxable income, 3 percent on the next, 5 percent on the following slice, and 5.75 percent on everything above the top threshold. Only the income within each bracket is taxed at that bracket's rate, so crossing into a higher bracket never reduces your take-home pay.
Virginia applies the same bracket schedule to single filers and married couples filing jointly, so in this calculator the two statuses differ mainly through the standard deduction. The top rate starts at a fairly low income, so most working Virginians reach it, and their effective rate sits close to but below 5.75 percent.
The Virginia standard deduction
The standard deduction is subtracted before the brackets apply. The married-filing-jointly amount is roughly double the single amount. Virginia has raised its standard deduction in recent years, and the figures here are stored as parameters and updated when they change. If you itemize on your Virginia return, your taxable income may differ from this estimate.
Virginia additions and subtractions
Virginia taxable income does not always match your federal figure. Virginia requires some additions, such as items it taxes but the federal system does not, and allows subtractions, such as certain retirement income, Social Security benefits Virginia exempts, and age-based deductions for older taxpayers. Enter these in the advanced fields to bring the estimate closer to your actual return. Left at zero, the calculator treats your income as your Virginia base before the standard deduction.
Reading your result
The results show your Virginia tax, the taxable income the brackets were applied to, your effective state rate (tax as a share of income), your marginal state rate (the bracket of your last dollar), and your after-tax income annually and monthly. For most filers the marginal rate is 5.75 percent, while the effective rate is lower because the first slices are taxed at lower rates. Only additional income is taxed at the marginal rate.
Enter your expected annual income, not a single paycheck scaled up, since the brackets apply to the full year. A two-earner household filing jointly combines both incomes against the joint standard deduction. The calculator can also help if you are considering a move to or from Virginia. Virginia adjusts its standard deduction from time to time and can change its brackets by law, so recalculate when your income, filing status or Virginia adjustments change.
This is general information only and not tax advice. Confirm specifics with the Virginia Department of Taxation or a qualified tax professional.
About This Virginia Income Tax Calculator
Use this Virginia income tax calculator to get an instant, accurate estimate. The figures follow official guidance and every rate and threshold is kept up to date for 2026. Adjust the inputs above to match your situation, or browse all our calculators to plan your next step.
Tax year 2026
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